JOB SUMMARY
The Buyer is responsible
for sourcing, negotiating and procuring of products and services. S/he will support multi-brand locations
within North America (US and Canada) and will handle food and packaging
categories as assigned by the Purchasing Director/Head. S/he is responsible to purchase items and services of medium to high
cost/volume required by the stores and departments/units at the right quantity,
right quality, right price, at the right time and the right source. S/he assists and recommends alternatives for
material improvements and developments; studies and evaluates sample products
with the assistance of other concerned departments and assists in establishing
specification standards for all packaging items for the purpose of improving
the company’s, image and profitability.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
SPECIFIC KEY RESULT AREA (KRA):
- Process purchase requisitions of items and
services, ensuring timely and accurate delivery to end users.
- Utilize basic negotiation techniques;
validate cost vs. market
- Partner effectively and work with
cross-functional team for successful product/project launch.
- Source, select and manage vendors
including additional capacity and alternative products or services.
- Evaluate vendor performance; identify gaps
on service level agreements and take action.
- Maintain updated purchasing canvass sheet
on pricing and vendors to ensure immediate and accurate access to
information.
- Respond to routine customer inquiries and
feedback and provide complete information with added benefits to customer. Recommend action plans to ensure timely
and appropriate resolution.
- Maintain the
current stock level of regular items at all times by:
- Keeping inventory levels within the safety stock and target quantity levels.
- Suggesting to stock up or below target quantity levels during foreseen price
changes, supply uncertainties and other special cases.
- Validating computed order quantity based on actual consumption trend or approved
forecast.
- Ensuring that the right ordered quantity is delivered on time, at the
designated place and in accordance with specified standards.
- Monitor that all purchased items are of
the right quality and is in accordance with pre-agreed specifications by:
- Providing specification standards and approved samples or packaging items to
the receiving department for their reference and guidance
- Coordinating with R&D for selected
product sampling and analysis of deliveries
- Evaluating, investigating and answering
feedbacks from end-users properly and promptly
- Giving prompt feedbacks to vendors/suppliers
on product quality
- Monitor that each of the present and
future vendors/suppliers will be able to supply 100% of the present and future
requirements of the company by:
- Selecting at least 2 qualified vendors/suppliers per regular item procured that will conform
to the company’s policy on quality, quantity, service
and price.
- Recommending potential vendors/suppliers to Purchasing Director/head by
submitting vendor/supplier
profiles and assessment reports of plant visits.
- Monitor that product costs are
maintained at its optimum level by:
- Negotiating for the fairest and most reasonable price of all purchased items.
- Monitoring price trends based on economic, political, social factors and other
reliable price influence
indicators
- Prepare and submit purchase
order/requisitions, canvass sheet and quotations (when necessary) for approval
of Purchasing Director/Head.
- Maintain and update logbook and computer
records – supplier directory; item files, PO delivery schedules
- Maintain or enhance the company’s best image in
his dealings with the public.
Others
- Perform other job/task or buyer expertise
related assignments in order to develop one’s self and/or share one’s
expertise resulting to support work efficiencies & productivity.
- Handle confidently and skillfully
all internal and external communications with all diverse ethnicities,
cultures, races.
- Take initiative and collaborate
with experts before making decisions/actions.
- Attend/participate in meetings,
conferences, company events and benchmarking or networking opportunities
as needed.
- with SAP experience, preferred
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education
Bachelor's
degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Management, Economics, or any equivalent related course.
Experience
At least 2 years of experience
as a buyer or purchasing function; and/or any equivalent combination of education and experience from
which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Skills and Essential Traits
- Core Competencies:
C.A.M.P. requirements
- Creating the
Business
- Advancing Personal
Excellence
- Managing the
Business
- Promoting People
Processes
- Essential Traits (as assessed using HR tool)
- Self-Motivated
- Balance
of Authoritative and Collaborative
- Persistent
- Analytical
and has good judgment
- Effective
Enforcing
- Enlists
Cooperation
- Effective
Communication (oral & in writing) and Interpersonal Skills
- People
Oriented
- Numerical
and Arithmetic Aptitude
- Handling
Conflict
- Pressure
Tolerance and Stress Tolerance
- Negotiation
Skills
- Takes
Initiative
- Innovation/Creativity
and Resourcefulness
- Speed
of accurate service
- Team
player
- Adaptable/Flexible
- Coaching
- Precision/Accuracy
& attention to details
- Benchmarking, Networking and Research Learning (for
market/trend awareness) affecting cost, quality and availability of assigned
items
- Behavioral Attributes (live the core values of
the organization):
- Customer Focus
- Speed with Excellence
- Humility to listen
and learn
- Honesty and
Integrity
- Spirit of Family and Fun
Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform
administrative duties as necessary i.e.
making copies, filing, expenses reimbursement, etc.
- Prepare department plans, objectives, goals,
strategies and measures; performance goals and standards.
Other Qualifications
- Computer Literacy: Must be at
least proficient if not achieved mastery in the essential MS Applications (MS
Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Physical Effort/Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will:
- stand/walk
occasionally on the scheduled work shift.
- lift,
reach, pull, push, grasp and use hands occasionally.
- bend
and/or squat down occasionally on the scheduled shift.
- climb,
stoop and/or kneel rarely.
- lift
up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- need
to see well enough to differentiate product quality parameters, read/compose
email, reports, use the computer and be proactive to customers’ feedback
affecting quality of service.
- need
to speak and hear well enough to give/receive instructions, feedback and communicate
with employees, customers and partners/vendors/suppliers.
- be
required to work irregular hours or varying work shifts schedules as necessary
at work.
- be
required to visit stores (occasionally); supplier’s plants.
- be required to travel (field work) for sourcing,
supplier accreditation; purchases and general exposure (i.e. business
immersion, etc.).
- Mental Ability/Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will:
- be required to perform standardized/adaptive
arithmetical computations and pricing analysis, negotiations, scheduling and monitoring of stocks’
movement, creativity and innovations.
- Work Environment: Work is performed
indoors and outdoors in various reasonable weather conditions and varied
climates.
- Tensions and pressures may arise in meeting
deadlines and goals. It may range from
moderate to heavy (occasionally).
This job description has been designed to indicate
the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this
classification. It is not designed to
contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities
and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The duties, responsibilities may differ from
the job description, and that the other duties as assigned, may be part of the
job.
If the position requires a college/university
degree, it must have been issued by an educational institution accredited by
the United States Department of Education.
Any degree issued by educational institution outside the United States
must include documentation validating the equivalency of the degree to the same
degree in the United States to be considered acceptable for this company’s
purposes.
Reasonable accommodation for people with
disabilities maybe requested by calling (626) 369-7118 at least five (5)
working days in advance of the scheduled examination/assessment date(s).
This company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.